Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Maryland Youth Ballet, 926 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, 20910, United States
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work.
EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required.
This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to. Students in our Thursday class have the special privilege of rehearsing with our bateria at Levine Music, across the street from Maryland Youth Ballet. This is a unique opportunity for dancers and percussionists to practice together and learn about the key relationship between music and movement in samba.
Classes are taught by Mariana Triginelli, who was born and raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has been immersed in samba since the age of six. Her love for samba and Brazilian Carnival runs deep, fueling her lifelong passion for dance. Over the years, she has refined her skills through workshops with renowned samba instructors, including Natalia Moreno and Preta Nascimento. Mariana brings her vibrant energy and cultural pride to every class, making samba not just a dance, but an exciting and transformative experience for her students.

Registration:
Register for the full 21-week session (January 8 – June 4) or a monthly package, or purchase a drop-in.
Register now
Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.

Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 19:30 - 21:00 | The JaM Space, 12009 Nebel St, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which gives students the opportunity to work on their technique and learn exciting new choreographies, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to.
Classes are led by Luy Cortes, a dynamic Brazilian samba performer, choreographer, and instructor with more than fifteen years of professional experience. Luy has graced stages and celebrations across the world, performing at hundreds of weddings, corporate galas, cultural festivals, parades, Carnival events, and community celebrations. As the founder and director of Samba Passion, Luy has created, staged, and taught choreographies for dancers of all levels, from beginners discovering samba’s rhythms to seasoned performers refining their stage presence. She has also taught at prestigious institutions, including the University of Maryland, College Park, and has brought her knowledge to numerous dance studios.
EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required.

Registration:
Register for the full 21-week session (January 6 – June 2) or a monthly package, or purchase a drop-in.
Register now
Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.

Summer Samba Challenge
2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The JaM Space, 12009 Nebel St, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Take our Summer Samba Challenge to tone your body, build and polish your samba dance technique, and experience other dances of Brazil!
This summer, EducArte is offering weekly 2-hour fitness and Brazilian dance classes in Rockville on Tuesdays from June 23 to July 14. The classes are taught by our experienced Brazilian dance instructors: Mariana Triginelli, Luy Cortes, Kate Spanos, and Pablo Regis.
Each weekly session includes:

Conditioning: A low to medium-impact circuit to strengthen arms, legs, back, and core, and improve agility, supporting your dance technique.
Samba no pé technique: Focused samba no pé instruction, with attention to precision, speed, and style (taught by Mariana Triginelli).
Brazilian “dance sampler”: Explore different Brazilian movement styles, including frevo from Pernambuco (taught by Kate Spanos); toada from Amazonas and Maranhão, and axé and lambada from Bahia (taught by Mariana Triginelli); capoeira (taught by Pablo Regis); and samba axé and samba reggae from Bahia (taught by Luy Cortes).

This intensive is open to all levels and offers a comprehensive training experience for samba and Brazilian movement forms.
Registration for the full four-week session is encouraged. Drop-ins are also welcome.

Program details

Dates: Tuesdays, June 23 to July 14
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: The JaM Space, 12009 Nebel St, Rockville, MD
Cost: 4-week session for $100 ($25 per class value), or take a drop-in for $35 per session

Photo credit: Sean Cassidy.
